Early Addition: Don't Panic About This Hunk Of Space Junk Hurtling Towards Earth

Nell Casey

Published Oct 27, 2015

Modified Oct 27, 2015

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Nell Casey

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Starting in two weeks, e-cigs won't be allowed in checked airplane luggage, to reduce the risk of fire.
Biscuits & Gravy was voted into office as Lay's next permanent flavor.
Saint's Alp Teahouse, which claims to have brought bubble tea to NYC, is closing tonight.
Bette Midler declares that a lack of virgins has delayed a Hocus Pocus sequel.
A piece of space junk is hurtling towards Earth but no big deal.
Food in the '70s was weird but strangely beautiful.
The Knicks' Carmelo Anthony loves New York City but sometimes thinks: "fuck this place."
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